Thread: After how many miles a day do we get diminished returns with our fitness?
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Old 06-14-21, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Rdmonster69
Every time I go a little farther than I have in the past I get a mental kick out of it and know I have to step it up to exceed that new best mileage. The rest is all just a perk. I also like being pretty fit for my age and cycling is the one thing that helps the most. I know if I am on a multi hour ride I am burning some serious calories.

I live in New England, so I can occasionally get the kick of riding in 3 states in one day, completely under my own power (no cheating by putting the bike on/in the car).
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